Staff from the School of Nursing recently honoured the memory of their colleague and friend, Dr Garth Kendall, who passed away earlier this year, by raising funds for Telethon at the Perth Running Festival. The team set out to raise $10,000 and have already surpassed their goal, collecting more than $12,000 so far.

Dr Kendall dedicated his career to improving the health and wellbeing of children and families, leading the Raine Study at the Telethon Kids Institute for a decade and setting up the Peel Child Health Study. His passion for child health research has left a lasting legacy in Western Australia and around the world.

Thirty School of Nursing staff members took part in the run – including lecturer Pauline Costins, who impressively joined the event in a wheelchair after breaking her leg in the lead-up to the event.

A big thank you to everyone who participated or supported the team in celebrating Dr Kendall’s life and continuing his commitment to child health. You can still support their fundraising efforts here.

A large group of people in purple shirts and running gear, wearing medals around their necks next to Optus Stadium and a large archway that says "Telethon Village".
The team at the end of their run.
Three women in running gear stand behind a woman in a wheelchair with a moonboot on, holding a telethon Fat Cat teddy.
Pauline Costins participated in a wheelchair, assisted by fellow staff.